HIST 5011EX - Research Project in Food Studies

External - Semester 2 - 2014

This course allows students to pursue, under supervision, an independent research essay of approximately 7500 words through a series of structured tasks designed to allow consolidation of skills and knowledge as well as development of more advanced research skills. The course begins by examining different types of research methods appropriate for topics in food studies (including empirical as well as theoretical approaches) then proceeds to discussion on choosing an appropriate research topic and formulating a research question. By mid-course, students are expected to have selected a research question, and will subsequently produce an annotated bibliography followed by a literature review as milestones toward the final research paper. Students will give a series of verbal presentations at key stages during the development of their research essays in order to get feedback from peers as well as the lecturer. By the end of the course, each student will produce an original research essay on an individually-selected topic relating to food studies.

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Course Details

Course Code	HIST 5011EX
Course	Research Project in Food Studies
Coordinating Unit	Historical and Classical Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	External
Units	6
Contact	up to 6 hours per week
Prerequisites	Satisfactory completion of 24 units of coursework in Food Studies with overall average results of 70% or higher
Restrictions	Available to Master of Arts (Food Studies) students only
Assessment	Final essay (7500 words) 60%, Tutorial presentations 20%, Structured learning tasks 20%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Rachel Ankeny

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students will:

1	Access and appropriately utilise a wide range of types of resource materials relating to topics in food studies
2	Explain and be able to apply the appropriate methodologies for research into topics in food studies
3	Be able to evaluate and critically analyse key essays in food studies
4	Successfully pursue independent and original research on a research question selected by them
5	Be able to give well-constructed and clear verbal presentations on their research topic, methodology, and overall essay
6	Display well-developed skills of written expression and argumentation which permit them to present a well-constructed, well-argued, and well-researched essay on an individually-selected topic relating to food studies

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-6
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-6
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-6
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	5-6
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1-2, 4, 6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-6
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1-6
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1-6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

To be advised via MyUni

Recommended Resources

To be advised via MyUni

Learning & Teaching Modes

Online lectures, online tutorials, and assessment tasks are the main modes of learning supplemented by structured learning activities which support building the knowledge and skills which are the main foci of the course.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements, and are based on approximations of average workload per week of the semester. During some parts of the semester, workload may be heavy or lighter.

Workload	Total Hours
Listening to and/or participating in virtual classroom lectures/tutorials (2 hours/week)	24
Reading assigned materials for lectures/tutorials (6 hours/week)	72
Researching and completing online structured learning tasks and assignments (18 hours/week)	216
	TOTAL = 312 HOURS

Please note that 6-unit courses in HUMSS are designed on the assumption that all learning and assessment activities (including reading/online viewing of materials, postings, and lectures; online tutorials; preparatory work for tutorials/seminars; research and writing of assignments; etc.) will require approximately 312 hours over the course of the semester.

Learning Activities Summary

Learning activities will be associated with assisting students to select a general research topic or area of interest, and then to investigate this area to identify a scholarly gap in the literature (via a systematic literature review and annotated bibliography) and to propose a research question that can be addressed in a high-quality scholarly essay to be produced by the end of the semester.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment tasks will include a major research essay, portfolio, and tutorial presentation.

Assessment Detail

60%: Research essay (7500 words)
This component includes production of a literature review and annotated bibliography which contribute
to the final essay, with deadlines for these tasks to be posted on MyUni

20%: Tutorial presentation (15 minutes)
This component includes a powerpoint narrative presentation to be presented during the online tutorial along with answering questions from class members and the instructor, accompanied by written outline on the proposed research topic for the final essay

20%: Portfolio of responses to structured tasks relating to each week's course topic
10 entries equal to a total of 2000 words, due on a weekly basis by noon on Friday (details of
tasks available within MyUni

Submission

All assignments must be submitted online through MyUni. For essays and tutorial presentation write-ups, the assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on the MyUni site. A dedicated folder will be established on MyUni for submission of portfolio entries.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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